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Toddler Social and Emotional Development
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Social and emotional development shapes how your child interacts with the world.
Developmentally Appropriate Behavior

Toddlers are probably most known for their curiosity and big emotions. When it comes to managing behavior at this age, it’s important to understand what’s appropriate.

Learn about your toddler's social and emotional development

This development includes your child’s individual feelings, behaviors, and relationships. This section will help you support your child’s social and emotional development to ensure a healthy and happy future.

Parenting & Behavior Management Strategies (Toddler)Parenting is a family’s approach to raising a child. Teaching your toddler appropriate behaviors and responses is a big part of it. When deciding how to discipline your baby, it’s important to research different strategies and choose the approach that works for your child and family. Don’t be afraid to mix and match strategies as long as they work at helping your toddler learn in a positive way, and you are consistent with what you do.
Reading Helps Behavioral and Social-Emotional Development Books are a powerful way to support your child’s social-emotional and behavioral development. Find out how, and learn about some books that can get you started.
Everyday Opportunities for Social-Emotional Development & Bonding Find out simple ways to develop your child’s social-emotional skills every day and build a bond together.
Screen Time and Social-Emotional, Behavioral DevelopmentElectronic devices and screens (televisions, tablets, cellphones, etc.) are part of our everyday lives. So how do we regulate these devices with our children to promote their best social-emotional and behavioral development?
Meltdowns vs. TantrumsAs a parent, you’ll often hear children’s behavior described as “meltdowns” or “tantrums.” But what do those terms mean? Should you respond to each of these behaviors the same way?
Power of RelationshipsRelationships are a powerful part of your child’s development, including brain, physical, and social-emotional growth. Find out more on just how relationships with your child impact development.
Building Resilience in Your ChildChildren learn a tremendous amount of information and behaviors during their first five years of life – from talking and walking to being a friend. This learning also includes making mistakes, and bouncing back from them. Resilience is the ability to bounce back. Find out how to help your child build resilience as a powerful life skill.
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